US Bridges

SR 590 over Portage River

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.15 Mi. South of SR105 · Structure no. 6202012

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,757
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 590 over Portage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 590 over Portage River in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,439 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 590
CrossesPortage River
Location0.15 Mi. South of SR105
RouteState Highway 590
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49094, -83.22153
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2015)
Projected traffic2,439 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 590 over Portage River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 590 over Portage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 590 over Portage River carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 590 over Portage River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 590 over Portage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.